My brake line failed above the fuel tank, lost pressure to the braking system which resulted in no brakes. Why would car manufactures use steel brake lines that can rot out very quickly when exposed to normal driving elements.
1997 GMC Sierra: brake failure
8 of the 238 complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Dt: 1997 gmc sierra c1500 pick up truck - the consumer complained about steering and brake problems. Took the truck to the gmc shop and they said that the steering box wore out, and needed to be replaced because it had play in the wheel. It has not been replaced as of yet. Also, while driving on the road the brakes malfunctioned. The consumer was not approaching a stop, but was coming up onto a big truck, went to apply the brakes and had no brakes. The brakes were repaired with all new brake lines, but they were still making noise and id not feel right. There have been no recalls on this vehicle.
Battery is leaking acid from the positive terminal area causing corrosion. This condition could cause electrical or brake failure. This is the 2nd 1997 gm product with a delco battery I have seen with this condition.
Whenever driving at a slow speed approx. 20 MPH or less, had to apply brakes in an emergency situation, but brakes would not stop vehicle properly, and extended I stopping distance occurred. Also, complete brake failure. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter or provide additional information.
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle accident (attorney for consumer).
The brake failure was at 55 MPH. Driver braked for slowing traffic ahead, all 4 wheels locked up, vehicle went into a ditch, and right front tire blew out. Brakes still do not function properly and driver believes vehicle is unsafe to drive.
Brakes failed.
Brake failure caused vehicle collision.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 GMC Sierra brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1997 GMC Sierra?
8 of 238 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 GMC Sierra?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 GMC Sierra
Wipers 21Jerking 16ABS 13Fuel pump 10Pulling 8Stalling 7Fire or smoke 6Tire blowout 5Transmission failure 5
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